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October 22nd, 2009
Renting in Spain hasn't changed much over the past few years, the advice held in this article from 2004 is mostly just the same in 2009, with some positive differences when taking into consideration the current market. Apartments are the predominant property in Spain, with few detached homes especially in towns ...
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November 9th, 2009
This week I'm taking a look at some of the often overlooked aspects of living in Spain. Some recent personal experience with a very ill member of my family has highlighted a number of issues that have caused unnecessary work and problems. These were mostly due to the correct paperwork ...
Continue reading Moving to Spain – your rights and responsibilities … the first step
December 21st, 2009
The national court judge Baltasar Garzon has set a bail of 500,000 euros for the former mayor of Santa Coloma de Gramenet (Barcelona), Bartomeu Munoz, accused in the urban corruption scandal known as "operation Pretoria". According to his lawyer however, the former mayor has no ability to pay this amount ...
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December 23rd, 2009
Tomorrow a new suite of property laws from the Spanish Ministry of Housing comes into force, the law is being nicknamed the 'eviction express', and will improve the "legal certainty" of owners of rental property "without prejudicing the rights of tenants". The new law aims to promote a broader rental, and ...
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December 28th, 2009
Spanish national television begins a new era in its 54 year lifespan on Friday, primarily through the disappearance of advertising on its two channels, TVE1 and TVE2 (La 2), and also by a number of limitations introduced on the amount of US films, tv series and major sporting events. Starting on ...
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December 31st, 2009
The Spanish Post Office has today approved an increase of 6.25% to the postal rate for sending ordinary letters. Standard letters of up to 20 grams sent within Spain will experience an increase of two cents in the new year, rising from 32c to 34c. However, non-standard letters of up to ...
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January 5th, 2010
King Juan Carlos of Spain turns 72 today and will celebrate his birthday with family as usual. Two years ago, on the 70th birthday of the King, a commemorative dinner was held four days later when over 500 people were invited, among whom were some of the most important figures ...
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January 7th, 2010
The bad weather is continuing in Spain with a total of eleven autonomous regions now on orange alert (significant risk) for snowfall and freezing temperatures, as predicted by the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET). In particular, Aragon, Cantabria, Castilla-La Mancha, Catalonia, Madrid, Navarra, Valencia, Galicia,
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January 18th, 2010
Santander is developing its network in Spain on a strategic medium and long term model, based on customer relationships and with the tagline "We want to be your bank" Four years ago the bank launched an initiative
Continue reading Santander Broaden Commission Free Banking In Spain
February 3rd, 2010
From the 1st of March, Iberia Airlines will charge its passengers 60 euros (or 50 euros if checking-in online) for carrying a second suitcase on all economy class flights in Spain and Europe, as well as some international journeys.
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